Welcome back to Expected SP Schedules!
Throughout the season, the Expected SP Schedules article will provide insight regarding each starting pitcher’s upcoming matchups. Who has a two-start week? Who is facing a favorable lineup? Who is struggling but might be due for a turnaround? Among other content at Pitcher List, this article is meant to help guide fantasy baseball managers through the handling of their rotations. Today’s featured pitcher is Paul Skenes, who looks to be running away with the NL Cy Young. It’s crazy how we haven’t used Skenes yet, and with the Pirates getting plenty of attention due to the possible Bubba Chandler call-up (finally?), why not feature the guy who has basically become the face of pitching?
Don’t forget this list of helpful terms as you scroll through this week’s expected starting pitching matchups.
(OFF) means the team has an off-day before they play that team.
(DH) indicates a doubleheader that day.
SPOT is used when that game might be projected to be someone different than the mainstay in the rotation. Notes will explain.
??? represents an unclear rotational spot, and the notes will explain options.
And of course, before we look at the schedules, we have to check the week’s offense rankings, powered by Process+! This week is pretty similar to last week, but with the Royals (on the road) and Mets climbing into that top tier, while the Dodgers (!!!) and Astros fell down a bit. The Marlins, Tigers and Brewers are among teams that fell down, while Atlanta made a big jump two tiers. Of note, the Rangers are now split into two offenses, one at home, which struggles, and one on the road, that is average.
PLV Projections Team Offense Ranking (8/18 Update)
| Top | Solid | Average | Weak | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @ATH | ATH | BAL | ARI | CIN |
| CHC | ATL | BOS | @CIN | CLE |
| KCR | @BOS | CHW | COL | PIT |
| NYM | @COL | @KCR | DET | SFG |
| NYY | HOU | LAA | MIA | @STL |
| SDP | LAD | MIL | @SEA | @TEX |
| TOR | PHI | MIN | STL | WSN |
| SEA | TEX | TBR |
AL East
Orioles’ Expected Starters
| BAL | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Rogers | @BOS | HOU | @SFG | @SDP |
| Tomoyuki Sugano | @BOS | BOS | @SFG | LAD (OFF) |
| Kyle Bradish | BOS | @SFG | LAD | |
| Brandon Young | HOU (OFF) | |||
| Cade Povich | HOU | BOS | @SDP | LAD |
| Dean Kremer | HOU | BOS | @SDP | PIT (OFF) |
- Kyle Bradish is set to return soon, possibly knocking Brandon Young out of the rotation, which is rather unfortunate considering how great Young’s last outing was. Though for the Orioles, Bradish will inject some life into the rotation, as we’ve seen him work like an ace before.
Red Sox Expected Starters
| BOS | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin May | BAL | @NYY | PIT | CLE |
| Walker Buehler | BAL | @BAL | PIT | @ARI OFF |
| Lucas Giolito | @NYY (OFF) | @BAL | PIT | @ARI |
| Brayan Bello | @NYY | @BAL | CLE | @ARI |
| Garrett Crochet | @NYY | @BAL | CLE | @ATH |
- The Red Sox have a pretty locked-in rotation, with trade-acquisition Dustin May rounding out the group. May looked great in his last start and looks to build off that for a contending Red Sox team. His starts against the Orioles and Yankees might not be worth the stream, but the Pirates and Guardians starts look juicy, as matchups against those teams tend to be successful more often than not.
Yankees’ Expected Starters
| NYY | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodón | @TBR (OFF) | BOS | @CWS | @HOU |
| Cam Schlittler | @TBR | WSH | @CWS | TOR |
| Luis Gil | BOS | WSH | @CWS | TOR |
| Max Fried | BOS | WSH | @HOU (OFF) | TOR |
| Will Warren | BOS | @CWS | @HOU | DET (OFF) |
- Rookie Cam Schlittler has shown plenty of promise, and now he gets one of the easiest stretches of the schedule the Yankees will have. He faces off against the struggling Rays, the weak Nationals, and the White Sox, which are surprisingly the highest-ranked team of the batch in our projections. This is the perfect opportunity to grab him and hold onto him, at least until the Blue Jays matchup.
Rays’ Expected Starters
| TBR | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Baz | NYY (OFF) | @CLE | @WSN | CLE |
| Drew Rasmussen | NYY | @CLE | SEA | CLE |
| Joe Boyle | STL | @CLE | SEA | CLE |
| Adrian Houser | STL | @WSN (OFF) | SEA | @CWS (OFF) |
| Ryan Pepiot | STL (OFF) | @WSN | CLE | @CWS |
- The Rays have had a season where things have actually been stable in the rotation health-wise, with Shane Baz, Ryan Pepiot, and co. not going down with injuries. The main issue the Rays have faced is consistency, but with matchups coming up like the Nationals and Guardians, their arms will definitely have the opportunity to prove their worth going into 2026.
Blue Jays’ Expected Starters
| TOR | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | @PIT | @MIA | MIL | @NYY (OFF) |
| Max Scherzer | @PIT | MIN | MIL | @NYY |
| Chris Bassitt | @PIT | MIN | @CIN | @NYY |
| Shane Bieber | @MIA (OFF) | MIN | @CIN | HOU (OFF) |
| José Berríos | @MIA | MIL (OFF) | @CIN | HOU |
- After some successful rehab starts, Shane Bieber is slated to rejoin the Blue Jays, with our projections having him slated to go on Friday. It will be interesting to see what Bieber can bring, as many pitchers struggle coming off Tommy John surgery and many thrive. Bieber is a veteran who has always gotten the most out of his arsenal, and he looked amazing the last time we saw him pitch. What the Jays do moving forward, though, will be interesting. Do they run a six-man? Do they move a starter to the bullpen? Do they piggyback off of Bieber and have a different pitcher working bulk? We shall see.
AL Central
White Sox Expected Starters
| CWS | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoendrys Gómez | @ATL | MIN | NYY | @MIN |
| Shane Smith | @ATL | KCR | NYY | @MIN |
| Aaron Civale | @ATL | KCR | NYY | @DET |
| ??? | MIN (OFF) | KCR | @MIN | @DET |
| Davis Martin | MIN | NYY | @MIN | @DET |
- Sean Burke was recently optioned to AAA, which makes the rotation a bit uncertain. Perhaps Martín Pérez snags that spot?
Guardians’ Expected Starters
| CLE | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | @ARI | @TEX | SEA | @TBR |
| Tanner Bibee | @ARI | TBR | SEA | @TBR |
| Parker Messick | @ARI | TBR | @BOS | @TBR |
| Slade Cecconi | @TEX (OFF) | TBR | @BOS | @TBR |
| Logan Allen | @TEX | SEA (OFF) | @BOS | KCR |
- The Guardians demoted rookie Joey Cantillo following his start against Atlanta, largely due to struggles with control. Now, the Guardians have an open slot for Wednesday’s matchup that closes out the series in Arizona. Our projections have this spot going to prospect Parker Messick, who currently sports a 3.47 ERA in AAA.
Tigers’ Expected Starters
| DET | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | HOU | KCR | @KCR | CWS (OFF) |
| Tarik Skubal | HOU | @ATH | @KCR | CWS |
| Charlie Morton | HOU | @ATH | NYM | CWS |
| Casey Mize | KCR (OFF) | @ATH | NYM | @NYY (OFF) |
| Chris Paddack | KCR | @KCR (OFF) | NYM | @NYY |
- The Tigers rebuilt the back of their rotation by adding Chris Paddack and Charlie Morton, with results varying between the two thus far. It is of note that the Tigers employed a spot start last week, something they’ve been keen to do to give their workhorses some rest. However, with this upcoming schedule, the Tigers have their fair share of days off, which could be great for their arms down the home stretch.
Royals’ Expected Starters
| KCR | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | TEX | @DET | DET (OFF) | LAA |
| Seth Lugo | TEX | @DET | DET | MIN |
| Noah Cameron | TEX | @CWS | DET | MIN |
| Michael Lorenzen | TEX | @CWS | LAA (OFF) | MIN |
| Ryan Bergert | @DET | @CWS | LAA | CLE |
- Michael Lorenzen has rejoined the Royals’ rotation, which saw their recent trade acquisitions spending time in the back-end roles. While many expected Ryan Bergert to get knocked out to make room for Lorenzen, it appears that Bailey Falter will be the one relegated to a mop-up role in the bullpen.
Twins’ Expected Starters
| MIN | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | ATH (OFF) | @CWS | SDP | CWS |
| Bailey Ober | ATH | @TOR | SDP | @KCR |
| Simeon Woods Richardson | @TOR | CWS | @KCR | |
| Jose Urena | ATH | @TOR | CWS | @KCR |
| Zebby Matthews | @CWS | SDP (OFF) | CWS | @LAA |
| Thomas Hatch | @CWS |
- Simeon Woods Richardson will rejoin the rotation, knocking out Thomas Hatch following his start against the White Sox. Of note: there is a chance that we will see Pablo López in a few weeks, and it will be interesting to see what that does to this rotation.
AL West
Astros’ Expected Starters
| HOU | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Arrighetti | @DET | @BAL | LAA | NYY |
| Hunter Brown | @DET | @BAL | LAA | NYY |
| Framber Valdez | @DET | COL (OFF) | LAA | @TEX |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | @BAL | COL | LAA | @TEX |
| Cristian Javier | @BAL | COL | NYY | @TEX |
- The Astros’ rotation is finally looking healthy for the first time in forever, with the returns of Spencer Arrighetti and Cristian Javier in particular proving to be huge for this franchise. Javier’s recent outing was unfortunately cut short, which had Astros fans and fantasy managers alike holding their breath, but luckily, it was just an illness that made them pull Javier from the game.
Angels’ Expected Starters
| LAA | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Mederos | CIN | CHC | @HOU | @KCR |
| Kyle Hendricks | CIN | @TEX | @HOU | ATH |
| Yusei Kikuchi | CIN | @TEX | @HOU | ATH |
| Tyler Anderson | CHC (OFF) | @TEX | @KCR | ATH |
| José Soriano | CHC | @HOU (OFF) | @KCR | MIN |
- The king of last-minute streaming options, Tyler Anderson, has a pretty good schedule once you get past the game against the Cubs. He gets the Texas Rangers, who are inconsistent, the Royals at their home park, which is very pitcher-friendly, and then the Athletics outside of their death trap of a ballpark.
Athletics‘ Expected Starters
| ATH | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Lopez | @MIN (OFF) | @SEA | TEX | @LAA (OFF) |
| J.T. Ginn | @MIN | DET | TEX | @LAA |
| Jack Perkins | @MIN | DET | @STL | @LAA |
| Luis Severino | DET | @STL | BOS | |
| Luis Morales | @SEA | |||
| Jeffrey Springs | @SEA | TEX (OFF) | @STL | BOS |
- The Athletics start the week with a road trip to much more pitcher-friendly parks, including Seattle. They then have a stretch of home games, which you should avoid, before they go back on the road, where they again play in much more pitcher-friendly environments.
Mariners’ Expected Starters
| SEA | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | @PHI | ATH | @CLE | @ATL (OFF) |
| Bryce Miller | @PHI | SDP | @CLE | @ATL |
| Luis Castillo | @PHI | SDP | @TBR | @ATL |
| Bryan Woo | ATH (OFF) | SDP | @TBR | STL |
| George Kirby | ATH | @CLE (OFF) | @TBR | STL |
- The elite Mariners rotation is projected to be healthy for the first time in a while. I know plenty of starting pitching fans really wanted to see them cook this year, but injuries unfortunately limited most of their starters at certain points. Our projections have Bryce Miller making his first start in months against the Phillies, which isn’t always the easiest matchup. He is then set to get the Padres, which also may be a struggle, though this is at his home ballpark, where strikeouts are up and home runs are down.
Rangers’ Expected Starters
| TEX | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Leiter | @KCR | CLE | @ATH (OFF) | @ARI |
| Merrill Kelly | @KCR | CLE | @ATH | HOU (OFF) |
| Jacob deGrom | @KCR | LAA | @ATH | HOU |
| Patrick Corbin | @KCR | LAA | @ARI | HOU |
| Nathan Eovaldi | CLE | LAA | @ARI | MIL |
- The Texas Rangers are doing it the exact opposite way from their 2023 World Series run: through starting pitching. Well, they had nasty Nathan Eovaldi back then too, but he wasn’t surrounded by this much talent. Jacob deGrom is, of course, a treat to watch every time he goes to the mound, and Merrill Kelly was one of the best pitchers moved at the deadline. They have some pretty decent matchups coming up, too.
NL East
Atlanta’s Expected Starters
| ATL | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | CWS | NYM | @PHI | SEA |
| Bryce Elder | CWS | @MIA | @PHI | SEA |
| Hurston Waldrep | CWS | @MIA | @CHC | CHC |
| Chris Sale | @MIA | @CHC | CHC | |
| Joey Wentz | NYM (OFF) | @PHI | @CHC | CHC |
| Erick Fedde | NYM | @PHI | SEA (OFF) | HOU |
- Our projections have Chris Sale returning next Wednesday for the final match against the Marlins. It will be nice for Atlanta to have Sale back, as their rotation has looked pretty rough with roles given to players like Erick Fedde and Joey Wentz. How about Hurston Waldrep, though? He went from an afterthought for some fantasy managers to a guy who will be on the radars of many come draft season. He’s really helped this Atlanta team out and has definitely earned his spot in the rotation.
Marlins’ Expected Starters
| MIA | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eury Perez | STL | TOR | @NYM | PHI (OFF) |
| Edward Cabrera | STL | ATL | @NYM | PHI |
| Sandy Alcantara | STL | ATL | @WSN | PHI |
| Cal Quantrill | TOR (OFF) | ATL | @WSN | WSN |
| Janson Junk | TOR | @NYM | @WSN | WSN |
- It’s hard not to be somewhat excited about Janson Junk. The older rookie has bounced around a few different systems, but he’s found a home in the Marlins’ pitching lab. His excellent control really stands out, as he very rarely offers hitters the free pass. Looking at his schedule, he has two tough matchups in the docket, but after that, he gets two dates against the Nationals, who haven’t been a team to fear really at any point this season.
Mets’ Expected Starters
| NYM | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Peterson | @WSN (OFF) | @ATL | MIA | @CIN (OFF) |
| Kodai Senga | @WSN | PHI | MIA | @CIN |
| Sean Manaea | @WSN | PHI | @DET | @CIN |
| Nolan McLean | @ATL | PHI | @DET | @PHI |
| Clay Holmes | @ATL | MIA | @DET | @PHI |
- Nolan McLean impressed in his first start, showcasing excellent sweepers and solid fastballs. For now, it seems like Frankie Montas Jr. will serve as a member of the Mets’ bullpen, as McLean seems to be the clear higher upside choice to start for a competitive team.
Phillies’ Expected Starters
| PHI | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suárez | SEA | WSN | ATL | @MIL |
| Cristopher Sánchez | SEA | @NYM | ATL | @MIA |
| Jesús Luzardo | SEA | @NYM | ATL | @MIA |
| Taijuan Walker | WSN (OFF) | @NYM | @MIL | @MIA |
| Aaron Nola | WSN | ATL | @MIL (OFF) | NYM |
- Unfortunately, mega-ace Zack Wheeler has been put on the IL due to a blood clot found near his shoulder. This is unfortunate news, as he was well on his way to another Cy Young runner-up season. In the meantime, Taijuan Walker will continue to get starts, which isn’t ideal but also isn’t the absolute worst you can do with a number 5 starter.
Nationals’ Expected Starters
| WSN | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Irvin | NYM (OFF) | @PHI | TBR | @CHC (OFF) |
| Brad Lord | NYM | @NYY | TBR | @CHC |
| MacKenzie Gore | NYM | @NYY | MIA | @CHC |
| Cade Cavalli | @PHI | @NYY | MIA | @MIA |
| Mitchell Parker | @PHI | TBR | MIA | @MIA |
- Last week, we mentioned wanting to see how Cade Cavalli performed during his two-step, which saw him flail in an easy matchup against the Royals before he dominated a tough divisional foe in Philadelphia. He gets the Phillies again and the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, which are two matchups you’ll probably want to avoid. But once the dust settles, he sees Miami twice, which is no longer the easy outing it used to be, but it’s still not too bad.
NL Central
Cubs’ Expected Starters
| CHC | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameson Taillon | MIL | @LAA | @COL | ATL |
| Cade Horton | MIL | @LAA | @COL | WSN (OFF) |
| Matthew Boyd | MIL | @SFG (OFF) | @COL | WSN |
| Colin Rea | MIL | @SFG | ATL | WSN |
| Shota Imanaga | MIL | @SFG | ATL | @ATL |
| Javier Assad | @LAA |
- The Cubs had Jameson Taillon return from injury against the Brewers in the first game of yesterday’s doubleheader. Javier Assad is set to start for the first game against the Angels, but it seems unlikely that he will be kept in the rotation past that.
Reds’ Expected Starters
| CIN | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Singer | @LAA | @LAD | STL | NYM |
| Hunter Greene | @LAA | @LAD | TOR | NYM |
| Nick Martinez | @LAA | |||
| Nick Lodolo | @ARI (OFF) | @LAD | TOR | @SDP |
| Zack Littell | @ARI | STL (OFF) | TOR | @SDP |
| Andrew Abbott | @ARI | STL | NYM (OFF) | @SDP |
- The Reds have lost Chase Burns to the 15-day IL, a brutal blow to them, many fantasy teams, and the sport of baseball in general. It seems like Nick Martinez will grab his spot in the rotation for the Angels start, though we could see him pushed out again, as Nick Lodolo is nearing a return, and our projections have him getting the ball on Friday in Arizona.
Brewers’ Expected Starters
| MIL | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Patrick | @CHC | |||
| Freddy Peralta | @CHC (DH) | SFG | ARI | PHI (OFF) |
| Brandon Woodruff | @CHC | SFG | @TOR | PHI |
| Jacob Misiorowski | @CHC | ARI | @TOR | @PIT |
| Quinn Priester | @CHC | ARI | @TOR | @PIT |
| Jose Quintana | SFG | ARI | PHI | @PIT |
- We got to see the return of Chad Patrick yesterday in a spot start that many thought would be occupied by DL Hall. The rotation will now see some normalcy, with Jacob Misiorowski back in action and Brandon Woodruff looking like his old self.
Pirates’ Expected Starters
| PIT | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Skenes | TOR | COL | @BOS | LAD |
| Mitch Keller | TOR | @STL | @BOS | MIL |
| Braxton Ashcraft | TOR | @STL | @BOS | MIL |
| Mike Burrows | COL (OFF) | @STL | LAD (OFF) | MIL |
| ??? | COL | @STL | LAD | @BAL (OFF) |
- The Pirates announced that Andrew Heaney would be leaving the rotation and joining the bullpen, with Carmen Mlodzinski opening a bullpen game for them on Sunday. This now leaves the spot open, perhaps for an AAA call-up. Is this Bubba Chandler’s time?
Cardinals’ Expected Starters
| STL | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Liberatore | @MIA | @TBR (OFF) | @CIN | ATH |
| Michael McGreevy | @MIA | PIT | @CIN | SFG (OFF) |
| Andre Pallante | @MIA | PIT | @CIN | SFG |
| Sonny Gray | @TBR | PIT | ATH | SFG |
| Miles Mikolas | @TBR | PIT | ATH | @SEA |
- The Cardinals should be a team circled by everyone who wants some good streaming options, as most of their starting pitchers are readily available in leagues. They have one of the easiest schedules, including romps against the Pirates, Rays, and Giants, with a trip to Seattle on the horizon as well. Stream, stream, stream, it’s that time of year.
NL West
Diamondbacks’ Expected Starters
| ARI | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | CLE | CIN | @LAD | TEX |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | CLE | @MIL | @LAD | BOS (OFF) |
| Brandon Pfaadt | CLE | @MIL | @LAD | BOS |
| Ryne Nelson | CIN (OFF) | @MIL | TEX | BOS |
| Nabil Crismatt | CIN | @MIL | TEX | @SFG |
- Anthony DeSclafani is on the 15-day injured list due to a thumb injury, which has left many questioning who will take his spot in the rotation. Some thought it would be right-hander Casey Kelly, but he has been optioned in favor of Nabil Crismatt. The Diamondbacks’ pitching situation has been rough this year, with trades and injuries plaguing the rotation.
Rockies’ Expected Starters
| COL | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Gomber | LAD | @PIT | CHC | SFG |
| Bradley Blalock | LAD | @PIT | CHC | SDP (OFF) |
| Tanner Gordon | LAD | @HOU (OFF) | CHC | SDP |
| Antonio Senzatela | LAD | @HOU | SFG | SDP |
| Kyle Freeland | @PIT | @HOU | SFG | @LAD |
- Note: Coors Field is where balls go to fly a long way. If the Rockies are at home, then their pitchers will bear the brunt of that from a value standpoint.
- Apart from Pittsburgh, the Rockies don’t really have any matchups you’d want to stream their pitchers for. The series against the Dodgers and the Cubs in particular will be rough, as these feature top-of-the-line offenses cooking in a hitter’s paradise.
Dodgers’ Expected Starters
| LAD | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | @COL | @SDP | ARI | @BAL |
| Emmet Sheehan | @COL | CIN | @PIT (OFF) | COL |
| Shohei Ohtani | @COL | CIN | @PIT | COL |
| Clayton Kershaw | @COL | CIN | @PIT | COL |
| Blake Snell | @SDP | ARI (OFF) | @BAL | @SFG (OFF) |
| Tyler Glasnow | @SDP | ARI | @BAL | @SFG |
- The Dodgers’ rotation is looking as strong as it has in a while right now, with Blake Snell giving managers his trademark August explosion of productivity. Roki Sasaki has notably started his rehab stint, though he has continued to struggle there, which is concerning even if it’s just a start designed to build him back up.
Padres’ Expected Starters
| SDP | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Cortes | SFG | LAD | @MIN (OFF) | BAL |
| Nick Pivetta | SFG | LAD | @MIN | @COL (OFF) |
| Randy Vasquez | SFG | @SEA | @MIN | @COL |
| Dylan Cease | SFG | @SEA | BAL | @COL |
| Yu Darvish | LAD | @SEA | BAL | CIN |
- The Padres have placed Michael King back on the injured list, an unfortunate setback for a pitcher many would consider an ace. It looks like deadline acquisition J.P. Sears is going to have to give the Padres some big innings down the stretch here, especially as they remain uncertain on the status of King.
Giants’ Expected Starters
| SFG | First Start | Second Start | Third Start | Fourth Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kai-Wei Teng | @SDP | @MIL | BAL | @COL |
| Landen Roupp | @SDP | @MIL | BAL | @STL (OFF) |
| Justin Verlander | @SDP | CHC (OFF) | BAL | @STL |
| Logan Webb | @SDP | CHC | @COL | @STL |
| Robbie Ray | @MIL | CHC | @COL | ARI |
- Landen Roupp is back, giving the Giants a much-needed boost in the rotation. He did struggle against the Rays in his first game back, though that is to be expected in a Still ILL situation. I like Roupp moving forward, as he has a pretty solid foundation and can give you success with strikeouts and ERA, despite the inflated WHIP.
